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Start date confirmed for Covid jabs for Warwickshire schoolchildren

Health bosses set out plans for vaccinating more than 48,000 children in Coventry and Warwickshire.

'Plan B' could see return of mandatory face masks and vaccine passports

The Health Secretary has set out a 'plan b' if his blueprint to life with Covid does not work.

Building a legacy for a much-loved mum

Open water swim event this Sunday honours Sharne Phipps who was looked after Shakespeare Hospice as she faced terminal illness.

Ed Sheeran's £10,000 donation to Warwickshire hospice

The singer is supporting John Parker's fundraising efforts - the star used to sometimes open for John's band.

Are we facing an October firebreak lockdown?

With Covid cases rising could a short, sharp lockdown and longer half term break be needed? Reports suggest the government is considering it.

New diagnostics hub and MRI scanner for Stratford Hospital

South Warwickshire Foundation Trust is investing millions of pounds in the changes.

Running event for adults and children returns to Stratford after Covid break

Up to 1,500 runners are expected to take part in the 10k run on Sunday, 5th September.

Appeal to help family of Warwickshire dad diagnosed with terminal brain tumour

Scott Williams has been told he could have just a few years to live.

Nadhim Zahawi column: Keep taking simple precautions to beat Covid

The Stratford MP and vaccines minister writes for the Herald.

Minor injuries unit will reopen at Stratford after Covid deep clean

The unit closed to allow staff to work elsewhere during the height of the Covid pandemic.

Campaigner urges Stratford to become a plastic-free community

Samantha Scott is committed to helping the town get rid of the single-use plastics.

Extreme heat warning issued as temperatures soar

The Met Office issued its first ever “amber extreme heat warning”.

How to keep your pets safe in the sun

Heat exhaustion can pose a danger to pets. Here's the RSPCA's top tips for keeping your animals cool and comfortable during the hot weather.

Stratford mum Rebecca Vanni tells her life-saving transplant story

Within a few weeks of becoming ill, Rebecca needed a liver transplant, but luckily operations continued throughout the pandemic.

New funding to tackle mental health crisis

Mental health services in Coventry and Warwickshire given £11.9m boost.

Health warning ahead of weekend heatwave

People are being urged to stay safe in the sun by Public Health England with temperatures expected to rise above 26C.

Shoppers will still have to wear masks after 19th July

The government's policy for 'freedom day' is described as a " real mess"

What we know so far about the Lambda Covid variant detected in the UK

Cases of the Lambda variant have been found in the UK and with concerns it could be more transmissable, here's all you need to know about its arrival.

Stratford MP says masks will need to be worn in enclosed spaces after 'freedom day'

New guidance on mask-wearing is expected to be confirmed on Monday.

Warwickshire tops the charts for wellbeing, according to survey

Study asks 6,000 people in 40 counties to rate their mental state across 10 cognitive and emotional traits.

Hundreds of children self-isolating in Stratford and Alcester over positive Covid cases

Alcester Grammar School confirms that 300 students were having to self-isolate.

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Start date confirmed for Covid jabs for Warwickshire schoolchildren

'Plan B' could see return of mandatory face masks and vaccine passports

'Plan B' could see return of mandatory face masks and vaccine passports

Building a legacy for a much-loved mum

Building a legacy for a much-loved mum

Ed Sheeran's £10,000 donation to Warwickshire hospice

Ed Sheeran's £10,000 donation to Warwickshire hospice

Are we facing an October firebreak lockdown?

Are we facing an October firebreak lockdown?

New diagnostics hub and MRI scanner for Stratford Hospital

New diagnostics hub and MRI scanner for Stratford Hospital

Running event for adults and children returns to Stratford after Covid break

Running event for adults and children returns to Stratford after Covid break

Appeal to help family of Warwickshire dad diagnosed with terminal brain tumour

Appeal to help family of Warwickshire dad diagnosed with terminal brain tumour

Nadhim Zahawi column: Keep taking simple precautions to beat Covid

Nadhim Zahawi column: Keep taking simple precautions to beat Covid

Minor injuries unit will reopen at Stratford after Covid deep clean

Minor injuries unit will reopen at Stratford after Covid deep clean

Campaigner urges Stratford to become a plastic-free community

Campaigner urges Stratford to become a plastic-free community

Extreme heat warning issued as temperatures soar

Extreme heat warning issued as temperatures soar

How to keep your pets safe in the sun

How to keep your pets safe in the sun

Stratford mum Rebecca Vanni tells her life-saving transplant story

Stratford mum Rebecca Vanni tells her life-saving transplant story

New funding to tackle mental health crisis

New funding to tackle mental health crisis

Health warning ahead of weekend heatwave

Health warning ahead of weekend heatwave

Shoppers will still have to wear masks after 19th July

Shoppers will still have to wear masks after 19th July

What we know so far about the Lambda Covid variant detected in the UK

What we know so far about the Lambda Covid variant detected in the UK

Stratford MP says masks will need to be worn in enclosed spaces after 'freedom day'

Stratford MP says masks will need to be worn in enclosed spaces after 'freedom day'

Warwickshire tops the charts for wellbeing, according to survey

Warwickshire tops the charts for wellbeing, according to survey

Hundreds of children self-isolating in Stratford and Alcester over positive Covid cases

Hundreds of children self-isolating in Stratford and Alcester over positive Covid cases

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